Beginning in February, Decibel and Shameless will be teaming up once again to present FLASH, every Friday at Q Nightclub on Capitol Hill.

Every Friday FLASH will be exploring the vast world of underground dance music spanning the late 80's to the present. Produced and curated by two of Seattle's most respected electronic music collectives (Decibel and Shameless) FLASH will host internationally known DJs and producers, whose work has been shaping underground dance music over the past 20 years. FLASH residents Recess and Nordic Soul will be setting the tone each week with expert selections spanning their vast music collections and over 30+ years of combined experience as professional DJs in the Northwest.

FLASH kicks-off on Friday, February 1st with a stacked bill of house and techno from two of the West Coast's most respected producers/DJs, John Tejada (Kompakt, Poker Flat, Palette Recordings - Los Angeles) and Pezzner (Freerange, Crosstown Rebels, OM Records). FLASH residents Nordic Soul and Recess will be starting things off. Here's the info

Beginning in February, Decibel and Shameless will be teaming up once again to present FLASH, every Friday at Q Nightclub on Capitol Hill

Every Friday FLASH will be exploring the vast world of underground dance music spanning the late 80's to the present. Produced and curated by two of Seattle's most respected electronic music collectives (Decibel and Shameless) FLASH will host internationally known DJs and producers, whose work has been shaping underground dance music over the past 20 years. FLASH residents Recess and Nordic Soul will be setting the tone each week with expert selections spanning their vast music collections and over 30+ years of combined experience as professional DJs in the Northwest.

ABOUT DECIBEL : Founded in 2003, Decibel has become a unique platform for exposing attendees to leading-edge multimedia art from around the globe. With a focus on live performance, interactive multimedia art, state-of-the-art sound and technology based education; Decibel has solidified itself as one of the premier electronic music festivals and promotional organizations in the world. In fall 2012, Decibel celebrated its largest edition to date, pulling in over 26,000 attendees. Decibel will be celebrating its 10th anniversary, September 25th - 29th.

ABOUT SHAMELESS : Based in Seattle, Shameless Productions is both an event production company with a focus on emerging electronic music and a collective of performers, producers, artists, party-makers, dancers, organizers, and other skilled creatives. In 2003 Shameless started off as a weekly underground dance night in the basement of the Alibi Room and has since become one of the cities most respected underground dance music collectives by throwing numerous legendary club nights and afterparties. From day one, each Shameless party was a special one regardless of the wide ranges of genres and bookings represented. With an eye towards the cutting edge, but deep respect for electronic music's rich history, Shameless has kept its finger on the pulse of Seattle's underground for the past decade and yet keeps looking forward. The future looks bright as Shameless plans to launch a record label soon. In the meantime, Shameless continues to consistently produce exciting events collectively and rock parties across the region as individual artists.

ABOUT NORDIC SOUL : Nordic Soul has long been enamored with artistic expression, the creation of music, and the technology that fuses it all together, much to the benefit and evolution of the world of electronic music and the underground culture that surrounds it. His healthy obsession began at the age of 11 with the gift of his first guitar, got a kick in the ass with the purchase of a keyboard and drum machine during his teenage years, and continues to the present as the founder, curator and director of the Decibel Festival. Known to his friends as Sean Horton, this DJ, producer, performer and programmer brought a distinct and dirty Detroit flavor with him to Seattle in the mid-90’s and the musical zeitgeist of the city has been forever transformed by his presence.

Nordic Soul has released music on a wide variety of labels including K Records, Buttermilk Records, Peloton and Basic_Sounds.

ABOUT RECESS: Recess has been in a long term love affair with Seattle’s underground music scene for the past couple of decades. In the late 80′s he found his second home at the long defunct Club Underground in Seattle’s University District (along with DJ Dominator aka Donald Glaude, DJ Dan and many others). During the 90s he bounced between raves, rock shows and jazz clubs appreciating the passion and community behind the scenes. Using these early experiences as a platform, he started collecting records and honing his skills at various clubs around the Northwest; quickly establishing himself as a formidable performer.

In 2006 Recess was nominated as one of Seattle Weekly’s best local DJs. His DJ sets often reflect Shameless’ aesthetic by focusing on forward thinking music while cherishing the gems of the past. He’ll span the various sub genres of house/disco music, and may weave through techno, bass and funky depending upon the party. He’s also been known to throw down a rump shaking ghettotech/booty house set at times. As an example of his range, over the years he has rocked parties with Green Velvet, Egyptian Lover, Modeselektor, Claude Von Stroke, DJ Assault, Boys Noize, MSTRKRFT, Damian Lazarus, Smash TV, Drop the Lime, John Tejada and countless others across numerous electronic music genres. His range, passion and deep understanding of the dancefloor has made him a longtime favorite underground club DJ in Seattle and the greater Northwest. Whether it’s an afterhours loft space, major club, mountaintop, or random BASSment; Recess has consistently brought the sounds and energy to fit any dance party.